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[ It's an absolutely customized fantasy of a piece and Vincent loves it.
And while he can't say he's often had a lady walk into the room, glance at his thigh and then lift her pantleg up to show off her piece, it doesn't seem to be something that makes him feel awkward with surprise either.
The tilt of his head as he looks down with interest at the handgun does hide his features more under the collar of his cloak, but not before a glimpse of the corners to his mouth being turned up in an amused smile might be caught. ]
Thanks.
[ For which part? Maybe an entire 'yes' will suffice to answer that. Alas, though there's guns to look at and admire and maybe talk about, work comes first. And this is an introduction. Pen is put down and he gestures at a chair at the other side of the desk that was probably moved there on the expectation of company. ]
Vincent Valentine.
And while he can't say he's often had a lady walk into the room, glance at his thigh and then lift her pantleg up to show off her piece, it doesn't seem to be something that makes him feel awkward with surprise either.
The tilt of his head as he looks down with interest at the handgun does hide his features more under the collar of his cloak, but not before a glimpse of the corners to his mouth being turned up in an amused smile might be caught. ]
Thanks.
[ For which part? Maybe an entire 'yes' will suffice to answer that. Alas, though there's guns to look at and admire and maybe talk about, work comes first. And this is an introduction. Pen is put down and he gestures at a chair at the other side of the desk that was probably moved there on the expectation of company. ]
Vincent Valentine.
Yeah, I saw your post. I was, uh-- I've been busy.
[Someone, eventually, will explain comas to this guy, if they haven't already. But Shaw does not want to be the one to do it, or the one to field all the inevitable questions that she won't have any answers to. The Barge is confounding, even for someone who's been onboard for a year and a half, and an eager member of the welcome wagon she is not. Instead, she takes the offered seat, leaning forward with her elbows on her knees.]
So are you a vampire or what?
[Someone, eventually, will explain comas to this guy, if they haven't already. But Shaw does not want to be the one to do it, or the one to field all the inevitable questions that she won't have any answers to. The Barge is confounding, even for someone who's been onboard for a year and a half, and an eager member of the welcome wagon she is not. Instead, she takes the offered seat, leaning forward with her elbows on her knees.]
So are you a vampire or what?
Haven't caught your name.
[ Yup, apparently it didn't come up in their brief exchange- and the communicators go by ID numbers rather than specific names. While he's met a few people on the list in person...
Also it's only polite to let the person introduce themselves even if he had found it out beforehand. Offering his own redundantly had been a prompt.
Also he'll blink once when Shaw's so forthright about her question regarding his appearance. Not shocked, not offended. Just that people don't generally approach it so bluntly.
It earns a brief chuckle. For a second Vincent's features settle to match the dry tone of his answer. ]
What? Worried I might skim a bit off the blood bags?
[ There'll be just enough of a pause to let the merit of the humor sink in. But afterward he sobers and shakes his head. ]
I'm not very fond of the sun but... no. Why? Is that a problem that comes up here?
[ After all she went right for the vampire connection. He does have to wonder. ]
[ Yup, apparently it didn't come up in their brief exchange- and the communicators go by ID numbers rather than specific names. While he's met a few people on the list in person...
Also it's only polite to let the person introduce themselves even if he had found it out beforehand. Offering his own redundantly had been a prompt.
Also he'll blink once when Shaw's so forthright about her question regarding his appearance. Not shocked, not offended. Just that people don't generally approach it so bluntly.
It earns a brief chuckle. For a second Vincent's features settle to match the dry tone of his answer. ]
What? Worried I might skim a bit off the blood bags?
[ There'll be just enough of a pause to let the merit of the humor sink in. But afterward he sobers and shakes his head. ]
I'm not very fond of the sun but... no. Why? Is that a problem that comes up here?
[ After all she went right for the vampire connection. He does have to wonder. ]
[ Oh hi, can't imagine what has you texting this fine day. ]
Care to be more specific?
Care to be more specific?
I can think of a couple of things that I may or may not have done, Cloud.
[ Yes, he's probably enjoying this. But also yes, he can think of at least one other thing he's getting messaged about. Like a certain picture got circulated. ]
[ Yes, he's probably enjoying this. But also yes, he can think of at least one other thing he's getting messaged about. Like a certain picture got circulated. ]
Oh. That.
[ Like nbd. ]
Other things? Nothing particular.
Did the Admiral get the time frame right?
[ Of the mural. Vincent is sure the entity would have fulfilled the request as best possible but it kind of was an abstract one. ]
[ Like nbd. ]
Other things? Nothing particular.
Did the Admiral get the time frame right?
[ Of the mural. Vincent is sure the entity would have fulfilled the request as best possible but it kind of was an abstract one. ]
[ It is enough. Any more and Vincent would be uncomfortable. Why else have it anonymous?
Well, he can probably come up with q few good excuses. ]
Don't mention it.
Maybe I'll come by sometime. See what changed.
[ Well. That is interesting. Vincent talked of many things about his past. But never something implied so casually as indulging in nostalgic memory. ]
Well, he can probably come up with q few good excuses. ]
Don't mention it.
Maybe I'll come by sometime. See what changed.
[ Well. That is interesting. Vincent talked of many things about his past. But never something implied so casually as indulging in nostalgic memory. ]
You're welcome to anytime.
[Being that casual about something weighty is Cloud's norm, so it doesn't strike him as all that odd - not over text, at least. Seeing Vincent actually looking at the picture and hearing him make comparisons might be a different story.]
[Being that casual about something weighty is Cloud's norm, so it doesn't strike him as all that odd - not over text, at least. Seeing Vincent actually looking at the picture and hearing him make comparisons might be a different story.]
I'll keep that in mind.
[ Of course it won't be immediately or anything. He's probably doing work right at this moment. But later there's going to be a point where he returns to his room.
You know, to recharge from all the interactions he has to have with other people. You'd think a vessel the size of the Barge would not feel crowded. But you would also be wrong. At least from Vincent's point of view. ]
[ Of course it won't be immediately or anything. He's probably doing work right at this moment. But later there's going to be a point where he returns to his room.
You know, to recharge from all the interactions he has to have with other people. You'd think a vessel the size of the Barge would not feel crowded. But you would also be wrong. At least from Vincent's point of view. ]
[When Cloud heads over to Vincent's cabin and knocks on the door, he's carrying a plate with a slice of cake on it.]
It's me.
[A quiet announcement, since he's really not sure how often Vincent answers the door. Or if he's going to now, if he's even there at all. Such are the risks when one's befriended an elusive cryptid.]
It's me.
[A quiet announcement, since he's really not sure how often Vincent answers the door. Or if he's going to now, if he's even there at all. Such are the risks when one's befriended an elusive cryptid.]
[ Generally speaking? There's few of the people he'd call friends that he wouldn't answer the door for. How long he'd indulge the visit is probably a better question to ask.
But he's in and awake. After a moment the door opens. ]
...So it is. Want to come in?
[ He will move out of the way if it's suggested Cloud is here for a prolonged visit. Which is more than he'd allow for non-friends.
Unless they had booze. The former Turk's frame doesn't fill the entire door and if Cloud is really curious he can see Vincent was up to a little gun maintenance. Cerberus is still at his side but another weapon is in pieces on a cloth upon the main room's coffee table.
Look. Would anyone be really surprised if it turned out he had more than one gun? ]
But he's in and awake. After a moment the door opens. ]
...So it is. Want to come in?
[ He will move out of the way if it's suggested Cloud is here for a prolonged visit. Which is more than he'd allow for non-friends.
Unless they had booze. The former Turk's frame doesn't fill the entire door and if Cloud is really curious he can see Vincent was up to a little gun maintenance. Cerberus is still at his side but another weapon is in pieces on a cloth upon the main room's coffee table.
Look. Would anyone be really surprised if it turned out he had more than one gun? ]
Good afternoon. Zack mentioned you'd like someone cleaning medical and medical supply regularly, I can handle that for you. How often do you take inventory?
[ He knows this guy. ]
Oh, Angeal. Yeah. Inventory is periodic but I want people who can be trusted to do scheduled cleaning of the supply room. Daily floor and dusting. Monthly deep clean.
He recommended you, himself and Richter.
[ Given the circumstances, guess who he was planning to go with anyway. ]
Oh, Angeal. Yeah. Inventory is periodic but I want people who can be trusted to do scheduled cleaning of the supply room. Daily floor and dusting. Monthly deep clean.
He recommended you, himself and Richter.
[ Given the circumstances, guess who he was planning to go with anyway. ]
I see. Given recent events it might be best to give him and Richter a break for a while, it sounds like they deserve it. Do you have any allergies or objections to specific cleaners or scents?
I don't. I'll ask the others and get a list of any special cleaners.
[ There's probably a list somewhere for medical facility cleaning agents. Probably why medical facilities always seem to smell the same. ]
Well, I didn't plan on bothering either of them, much less while they're dealing with logic that would be found on a playground.
[ You know, blah blah five year olds, tears and tantrums. ]
Got any preferred times you want scheduled?
[ There's probably a list somewhere for medical facility cleaning agents. Probably why medical facilities always seem to smell the same. ]
Well, I didn't plan on bothering either of them, much less while they're dealing with logic that would be found on a playground.
[ You know, blah blah five year olds, tears and tantrums. ]
Got any preferred times you want scheduled?
Good. Used to know a guy back home that had problems with pine cleaners.
[It's basic courtesy, don't use things people might break out into hives over.]
I'm staying well clear of it. Not my circus. Mornings are best, earlier the better.
[It's basic courtesy, don't use things people might break out into hives over.]
I'm staying well clear of it. Not my circus. Mornings are best, earlier the better.
[Cloud doesn't bother responding aloud, just heads on in when Vincent moves aside. He does spot the gun maintenance, and isn't surprised in the least to find that he has more than one.
Once Vincent's shut the door, Cloud holds the plate out to him.]
Aerith asked the Admiral for a cake for my birthday. The one my mom used to make. Didn't feel right eating the whole thing by myself.
Once Vincent's shut the door, Cloud holds the plate out to him.]
Aerith asked the Admiral for a cake for my birthday. The one my mom used to make. Didn't feel right eating the whole thing by myself.
Works for me.
[ That's when he's personally in the office doing the day's paperwork. So he can be right there.
...Actually that's just a kneejerk reaction. He doesn't have any particular suspicions about Angeal and Zack did recommend the guy in addition to Vincent's own assessment. ]
Provided there's nothing to get in the way, come by tomorrow morning. I'll have the list and show you around.
[ That's when he's personally in the office doing the day's paperwork. So he can be right there.
...Actually that's just a kneejerk reaction. He doesn't have any particular suspicions about Angeal and Zack did recommend the guy in addition to Vincent's own assessment. ]
Provided there's nothing to get in the way, come by tomorrow morning. I'll have the list and show you around.
[ Vincent's gaze shifts from Cloud's face to the plate in hand. Then back to the blond's expression. ]
...Huh. Now that is a neat trick.
[ The Admiral being able to conjure up a Nibelheim mural was one thing, but nabbing Cloud's mom's cake? That's damned impressive. But rather than take the offering in hand, Vincent sets himself in motion, cloak swirling as he moves to the kitchen. ]
Mind putting it on the table?
[ But this time it isn't the weird lack of qualities one might expect in a host. Gun maintenance means gun oil, powder residue and the like. Both of his hands were already bare and he needs to to more than wipe them clean with a towel as he did before answering the door. In any case that'll be pretty obvious when water is turned on and soap procured. ]
Hm. I suppose an anonymous gift was pointless.
[ Hands are dried, a fork is fetched. And that comment was probably a conversation to continue the one that happened the day before. ]
...Huh. Now that is a neat trick.
[ The Admiral being able to conjure up a Nibelheim mural was one thing, but nabbing Cloud's mom's cake? That's damned impressive. But rather than take the offering in hand, Vincent sets himself in motion, cloak swirling as he moves to the kitchen. ]
Mind putting it on the table?
[ But this time it isn't the weird lack of qualities one might expect in a host. Gun maintenance means gun oil, powder residue and the like. Both of his hands were already bare and he needs to to more than wipe them clean with a towel as he did before answering the door. In any case that'll be pretty obvious when water is turned on and soap procured. ]
Hm. I suppose an anonymous gift was pointless.
[ Hands are dried, a fork is fetched. And that comment was probably a conversation to continue the one that happened the day before. ]
Sounds good. I'll see you then. If it's not too rough on a schedule a supervisor the first couple times I'm getting into things would probably be a good idea, in case things get shuffled around. I'm used to medical wings being very --- uh, focused.. [Obsessed. He means OBSESSED.] with having things in a certain order but my memory isn't photographic. It'll take a bit.
[ There is a sound like a dry chuckle. ]
We both worked for the same company. You can be candid, Angeal. Don't worry about supervision. I'll be here every morning.
[ Personally. Well, that and he's probably the only person he'd trust in there right now to oversee 'custodial', barring maybe one or two others. ]
We both worked for the same company. You can be candid, Angeal. Don't worry about supervision. I'll be here every morning.
[ Personally. Well, that and he's probably the only person he'd trust in there right now to oversee 'custodial', barring maybe one or two others. ]
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